Newsletter Published

In Memory of Paul Debono

September 17th 2013

On
the 13th of August 2013, Mr. Paul Debono died and with great grief
we are going to miss him. With his death, the Bonsai Culture Group
(BCG) has lost a very dedicated person who (together with his
wife, Margaret) has worked for many years to promote bonsai on
this island. Paul was BCG’s President for many years.

Paul is here seen doing ‘hand leaf pruning’ on a Chinese
elm during the bonsai exhibition at San Anton Gardens 2013.

Ignazio Gambrone Workshops

March 27th 2013

The committee
is planning to bring to Malta a bonsai master from Palermo to
deliver a set of workshops in May. Mr Ignazio Gambrone will be
focusing on species which are well-suited for the mediterranean
climate. If you want to attend these workshops please contact
one of the committee members and book a place. Find out more about
Mr Gambrone on his site www.trinacriabonsai.com

Excellent Bonsai Videos

March 27th 2013

One of our members is creating and uploading several video tutorials
which are now online. Please visit our Facebook page Bonsai Culture
Group and you will be able to see all the videos. This is just one of
them.

March Newsletter Published

San Anton Gardens Exhibition

May 27th 2012

Over
the weekend of the 5th and the 6th of May 2012, the Bonsai Culture
group participated with a small bonsai exhibition in the 109th
Annual Great Spring Show under the care of the Malta Horticultural
Society. Read More

Driftwood Master Kevin Willson in Malta

April 24th 2012

This
year the BCG will be celebrating the official opening of its clubhouse
in Notre Dame street, Floriana. As part of the celebrations the
BCG has invited a highly regarded Master in the art of bonsai.
His name is Kevin Willson, and he is from the UK. Read
More

Noelanders Trophy - Updated

April 21st 2012

The
Bonsai Culture group has been recently to the bonsai exhibition
in Belgium. Read more now with pictures...

BCG at San Remo

April 8th 2011

The
Bonsai Culture group has been recently to the bonsai exhibition
in San Remo. See all images on our
facebook page.

Making a Great Olive Bonsai

March 28, 2010

L-Ewwel Esperjenza

December 18, 2009

Dr.
Joe Zammit Maemple has recently given an excellent account of
his beginings in bonsai culture. The Powerpoint is in Maltese
and is available in the lectures
section. To download and view the powerpoint please click
here

Akadama and Pumice

December 16, 2009

The club has Just received a consignment
of akadama and pumice this material is being introduced locally following
strong recommendations by Master Salvatore Liporace. Those who want
to try these soil materials should conatact one of the committee members.
For more information on soil composition read Joseph Farrugia's articles
by Clicking
Here

Become a Facebook Fan

September 23, 2009

The club has a facebook page where you
can post photos etc. Become a member and start posting Click
Here

Master Liporace in Malta

March 27, 2009

Bonsai
Master Salvatore Liporace will be visiting Malta during our annual
bonsai exhibition and apart from judging our trees will also be
delivering a series of workshops for members... Read
More

Statute Published

March 05, 2009

The club has just published its ststute
which was approved at an extraordinary general meeting. To read our
statute Click Here

Cascade Style

December 31, 2008

Mr.
Claude Sciberras has recently given a lecture on the cascade style
in Bonsai. the Powerpoint used during the lecture is available
in the lectures section.
To download and view the powerpoint please click
here

BCG Goes to Palermo

June 2, 2008

Following
the recent twinning between Malta and Modica, the President of
the Bonsai Culture Group visited the Bonsai Exhibition in Palermo.To view
more pictures Click Here

Exhibition at Phoenicia

Bonsai Workshop Al Fresco

May 14, 2008

On
Sunday 11th May one of our Members, Mr Joseph Farrugia offered
his premises and feild to all members of the Bonsai Culture Group.
The event took the form of a workshop and was extremely pleasent
and good fun. Thank you Mr Farrugia.To
view more pictures Click Here

Malta-Modica Bonsai Twinning

April 30, 2008

Members
of the Bonsai Culture Group Malta have recently visited the Modica
Bonsai Exhibition. Malta exhibited two trees, last year's winner
a pistaccia lentiscus and a gingko biloba. The exhibition was
full of interesting material and there was loads to learn from
our counterparts in Modica and from all around Sicily. The Bonsai
Culture Group would like to thank the modica club for their hospitality
and kindness and look forward to hosting their club members for
our next exhibition in Malta. Special thanks go to Giuseppe Giurdanella
for his constant help and support.To read more Click
Here

Casuarina - A Newcomer to Maltese Bonsai

April 29, 2008

Dr.
Alfred Grech gave a lecture on the use of Casuarina as excellent
material for bonsai in Malta. Click
here to view the presentation.

Twin Trunk Theme

March 26, 2008

Claude
Sciberras gave a lecture on the Twin Trunk (Sokan) and Twin Tree
(Soju) Styles. Click here
to view the presentation.